TP-Link Deco X50 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi speed:3000 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:yes

TP-Link Deco X50 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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7.9

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10%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 84% of routers
7.9

Technical Score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
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26%

7.7

Wireless

20%

5.5

Ports

18%

9.2

Networking

14%

9.8

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

7.9

Management

â–²Better than 80% of routers
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
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70%

8.9

User reviews

30%

9.7

Popularity

User score:
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★Better than 97% of routers
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Verdict

The TP-Link Deco X50 is an AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system that delivers wireless speeds up to 2402 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 574 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band. Each unit features three gigabit auto-sensing WAN/LAN ports, supporting up to 150 connected devices and covering approximately 2,500 square feet. Main advantages include its easy setup via the Deco app, AI-driven mesh technology for optimized performance, and robust security through HomeShield. However, some drawbacks include the lack of a traditional web-based management interface for advanced users and the requirement of a monthly subscription for certain premium HomeShield security features.

Technical Specifications of router TP-Link Deco X50

Technical Score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
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26%

7.7

Wireless

20%

5.5

Ports

18%

9.2

Networking

14%

9.8

Security

12%

7.8

Hardware

10%

7.9

Management

7.9
TP-Link Deco X50 has a technical score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 80.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
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70%

8.9

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30%

9.7

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9.2
TP-Link Deco X50 has a user score of 9.17 points, which is higher than that of 97.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
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TP-Link Deco X50 has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than that of 90% of products in this category.
9.7
TP-Link Deco X50 has a popularity score of 9.7 points, which is higher than that of 90% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
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60%

8.0

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10

Price

8.6
TP-Link Deco X50 has a value-for-money score of 8.6 points, which is higher than that of 89.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
TP-Link
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), which is more advanced than 65% of routers and equal to 26.7% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
3,000 Mbps
This router delivers 3,000 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 72.7% of routers and equal to 4.8% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz channel width options, which is more than 72.8% of routers and the same as 24.8% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA3, WPA/WPA2
This router supports WPA3, WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi security protocols, which are more advanced than 75.6% of routers and equal to 0.7% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
no
Inter-VLAN routing
no
This router does not support inter-VLAN routing. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
yes
QoS
yes
This router includes QoS controls. 3.2% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
3
N. of LAN ports
3
This router has 3 LAN ports, which is fewer than 76.6% of routers and the same as 14.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
Per unit.
N. of WAN ports
1
N. of WAN ports
1
This router has 1 WAN ports, which is more than 1% of routers and the same as 90.1% of routers.
N. of USB ports
0
N. of USB ports
0
This router has 0 USB ports, which is fewer than 60.8% of routers and the same as 39.2% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
yes
This router supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). 99.8% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
PoE input only.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Web UI, Automatic
This router supports Web UI, Automatic firmware update methods, which are more convenient than 35.4% of routers and equal to 37.8% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
yes
Captive portal
yes
This router offers captive portal features. 76.7% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
2x 1 GHz
CPU clock speed
2x 1 GHz
This router runs at 2x1 GHz, which is faster than 56.2% of routers and on par with 6.9% of routers.
RAM capacity
512 MB
RAM capacity
512 MB
This router has 512 MB of RAM, which is more than 64.4% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Internal storage
?
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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TP-Link Deco X50 vs the average router

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  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2 vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    yes
    This router supports PoE, while the average router does not. 0.5% of routers support PoE.
    PoE input only.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2.03x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,000 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • 14.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
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    TP-Link Deco X50 has a higher user score than the average router (9.17 vs 8.000).
    9.17 vs 8
  • 48.7% more popular
    TP-Link Deco X50 is more popular than the average router (9.72 vs 6.5).
    9.72 vs 6.54
  • 10% better value for money
    TP-Link Deco X50 has better value for money than the average router (8.6 vs 7.8).
    8.6 vs 7.82
  • Supports mesh Wi-Fi
    Mesh Wi-Fi
    yes
    This router supports mesh Wi-Fi, while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • Supports OFDMA
    OFDMA support
    yes
    This router supports OFDMA, while the average router does not. 35% of routers support OFDMA.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
    This router supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average router (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2.03x faster Wi-Fi speed
    Wi-Fi speed
    3,000 Mbps
    This router has a higher Wi-Fi speed than the average router (3000 Mbps vs 1475 Mbps). The average router reaches Wi-Fi speed of 1475 Mbps.
    3,000 Mbps vs 1,475 Mbps
  • Supports MU-MIMO
    MU-MIMO
    yes
    This router supports MU-MIMO, while the average router does not. 47.7% of routers support MU-MIMO.
  • Wider channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz
    This router has a higher supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz + 160 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • Supports TWT
    Target Wake Time (TWT) support
    yes
    This router supports Target Wake Time (TWT), while the average router does not. 36.4% of routers support Target Wake Time (TWT).
  • 23.7% wider wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    230 m²
    This router has wider wireless coverage than the average router (230 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    230 m² vs 186 m²
  • 1 more spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    4
    This router has more spatial streams than the average router (4 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    4 vs 3
  • 86 more connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    150
    This router supports more connected devices than the average router (150 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    150 vs 64
  • Stronger Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA3, WPA/WPA2, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA3, WPA/WPA2 vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • Supports automatic failover
    Automatic failover
    yes
    This router offers automatic failover, while the average router does not. 24.9% of routers offer automatic failover.
  • Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    yes
    This router supports PoE, while the average router does not. 0.5% of routers support PoE.
    PoE input only.
  • Includes SIM slot
    SIM slot
    yes
    This router has a SIM slot, while the average router does not. 3.2% of routers have a SIM slot.
  • Supports captive portal
    Captive portal
    yes
    This router supports captive portal, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support captive portal.
  • Supports Matter
    Matter support
    yes
    This router supports Matter, while the average router does not. 3.9% of routers support Matter.
  • Outdoor-ready design
    Outdoor suitability
    yes
    This router is suitable for outdoor use, while the average router is not. 2.2% of routers are suitable for outdoor use.
  • 2x more RAM
    RAM capacity
    512 MB
    This router has more RAM than the average router (512 MB vs 256 MB). The average router has 256 MB of RAM.
    512 MB vs 256 MB
  • 7 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    This router was released more recently than the average router (2022 vs 2015). The average router release year is 2015.
    March 2022
    2022 vs 2015
  • 2 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    2
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (2 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    2 vs 0
  • Higher CPU clock speed
    CPU clock speed
    2 x 1 GHz
    This router has a higher CPU clock speed than the average router (2x1 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz). The average router has a CPU clock speed of 2x0.5 GHz.
    2x1 GHz vs 2x0.5 GHz
  • 92 mm narrower width
    Width
    110 mm
    This router is narrower than the average router (110 mm vs 202 mm). The average router is 202 mm wide.
    110 mm vs 202 mm
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 6.3 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    14.4 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (14.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    14.4 W vs 8.1 W
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 1 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    3
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (3 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    3 vs 4
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    N. of USB ports
    0
    This router has fewer USB ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    none
    This router includes none NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    none vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Web UI, Automatic
    This router supports the firmware update methods Web UI, Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Web UI, Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • No DLNA support
    DLNA support
    no
    This router does not support DLNA, while the average router does. 54% of routers support DLNA.
  • 6.3 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    14.4 W
    This router uses more power than the average router (14.4 W vs 8.1 W). The average router uses 8.1 W power.
    14.4 W vs 8.1 W
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2
  • 65 mm thicker design
    Thickness
    110 mm
    This router is thicker than the average router (110 mm vs 45 mm). The average router is 45 mm thick.
    110 mm vs 45 mm
  • 66.5 mm higher height
    Height
    114 mm
    This router is taller than the average router (114 mm vs 47.5 mm). The average router is 47.5 mm tall.
    114 mm vs 47.5 mm

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What customers like about TP-Link Deco X50?

  • High-speed performance with support for Wi-Fi 6 (AX3000) and 160MHz channels.
  • Easy and intuitive initial setup via the Deco mobile app.
  • Includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports on each unit for flexible wired connections.
  • Strong coverage that effectively eliminates dead zones in medium-to-large homes.
  • Compact and modern design that blends well with home decor.
  • Solid value for money compared to other Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems.
  • AI-Driven Mesh technology helps optimize device transitions between nodes.

What customers dislike about TP-Link Deco X50?

  • Advanced settings and features are largely locked behind a paid HomeShield Pro subscription.
  • Occasional stability issues reported, including satellite nodes dropping connections.
  • Lacks a dedicated third radio (Tri-Band) for backhaul, which can cause congestion.
  • Limited web interface; most advanced configurations must be done through the app.
  • Physical build feels somewhat 'hollow' or cheap due to all-plastic construction.
  • No USB ports for network-attached storage (NAS) or printer sharing.
  • Glossy finish is a 'fingerprint magnet' and shows dust easily.

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